Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-08-13
RESOLUTIONS.



presented 60 Gen. Reseeraas fFera saas
National Veterans Association Of D~'
Melmess
wAsHiSoTos Aug. 3-Cien. RosseFan
recently received rom Charles Whitehead
chairman Of the committee GA resolutions Q
the National Veterans Association, Of De
Moiues, Iowa, copies Of resolutions Adopies
By that association, TePndiating the utter
anees Of certain members Of the q. A, x
in connection with the proposed visit o
the president % ST. Louis while the Grand
Army enesmpment was in progress There
commenting on the presidents veto Of The
dependent passions bin; eondemn'nf
the efforts Of those who seek =
the rebel Gag episode 10 rekindle III
flames Of sectional hate, and contention a
unmanly, nnpatri0tie and aiefiting the con
temp OF intelligent men. The resoln'
TORS also compliment General Black''
administration Of the pension ofiiee, Cen
eIal Roseerans was requested 10 deliver
copies OF these resolutions 10 the President
and General Black. TO day be called Oh
the President, and in presenting the Ecsoiu-
tions expressed his belief that they are in
accord with the views of vast majority
oftbe q. A. X. as 10 the loyal respect 10 The
chief magistrate aud the impFoprisiy oi
denonneing him flf what be believes 10 Dc
his oaie;al duty. He also thought the SEN
timents embodied the sentiment Of The
much larger body Of ex-uni0a soldiers.
not belonging 10 the g. A. II. society, The
Pfesident replying said: ''Nithont read-
ing the resolutions presented by y0u u
such gmtify ing manner, | have only %
say, judging from the tenure u yoaf TO
marks, the action Of the veterans aeu-
toned Z Ia the direction d acknowledging
the duty which deYOlvea up0H them ~
veterans, 10 emphasize the value 81 their
services 10 the Geld BY patriotic seFviee a.
home, and demonstrate tie 0me bravery
shown Ia battle, By a courage NJ less cOa.
spiJuoas, when called upon 10 Geisnd and
maintain the freedom and patriotism
which, IN peace, Is the safety OF Ameriran
institutions. Understanding this 70
be the purpose Of the rrsolnii0ns ! ana
glad 10 receive them II yOur haatsh kgN,-
Grams, in letter 10 Commissioned hiaeh,
enclosing q copy Of the resolutions, said Ia
part; They are Feplste with patriotism.
good sense and just deEanristl8n Of dis
loyalty 20 the country aud treason % The
spirit Of the Soeiety Of the lirahd Army
manifested in the fpuht atlsmpts ~ seg-
tain 0ficers and members Vt that aas5eiA-
tion to raise. f5F partisan purposes, The
oatery against the chief magistrate. When
il Il remembered that half the rank ami
die OF the Union army we're either drn3-
cratic, o. merely Uuigu men, u sill BE-
plainiy seen why Tn Grand Army " the
kepuhlie, - q Republican nsarhias, wts
Observation-Disclosures; Why i sasatthss time oaly
revived when hsn-paytlsanshtp sas male
fuudaubslt; Why The hypegtsy Of Fi0tal,
ing this principle b. taking small paftisAs
advantages Ia The eisagee ~ ~ efirrss,
posts and commentaries, ard The paying a.
special pubiie tavgTs ard honor 10 CO.'S
Fsdes 81 the Republican pegsu1sion ia,
hithsTto crested such dlssnst u iIs spirit
as 10 pfrrent the soetety fFom iHei8.iiag
double, and possibly triple its present
membership, and commanding ualEeasai
respect i8F thas seit-r9ntg1lting iayaisy
which coveFrd with glory the msmbsta
during the dark days ri the var Ne the
union. Whitehead in lslser 70 EaseTaas
asks The Geasral 10 psuiras thrsa teola.
tons IL the name 81 At lsass 1900 81.
union soldiers " Iowa.